Florida is often overlooked as a travel destination due to the amount of advertising the local theme parks do via the internet, print and television. The truth is that Southwest Florida has so much more to offer, families, singles and retired persons then the bells and whistles of the traditional theme park laden vacation.
The area of Florida located on the Gulf Coast of Florida midway between Miami and Tampa is a smorgasbord of vacation related activities and destinations.
For the sports minded there are more golf courses and hiking trails then you can possibly utilize in the average week long stay. Recent years have given rise to the sport of bicycle racing with events held throughout the year. The Tarpon tournaments held yearly in July draw visitors from all over the world to both watch and participate in this high dollar, adrenaline pumping fishing tournament.
For those looking to rest and relax, this coast is filled with pristine native beaches that boast native plants, animals, and birds. Shelling is the sport of kings on this coast as you can easily find perfect shells and fossilized shark’s teeth to fill your pockets. Manasota Key or any of the other keys will give you a feeling of being swept away, without making day trips difficult or time consuming.
For the academically inclined, there are also many historical sites and museums to visit locally or within driving distance to enrich your knowledge of American History.
An added benefit to the wide range of activities available is the cost. This area of Florida provides lower costs then resort areas like Orlando and Miami. The local population is overall friendly and will gladly direct you to the places they prefer to dine and shop, saving you even more money!
You can easily find great discounts on flights by flying into your choice of the following airports: Sarasota, Tampa, or Fort Myers. By having more then one area you can fly into, you can save even more on your air fare!
If you are looking for a low cost, high enjoyment vacation, reconsider the “Old School” Gulf Coast of Florida.
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